Annual Combined Federal Campaign kicks off Published Oct. 7, 2005 RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFPN) -- Following the record-setting campaign of a year ago, the nation’s largest workplace charity campaign is under way for both overseas and U.S. military installations. The 2005-2006 Combined Federal Campaign runs for six consecutive weeks during a designated period between Sept. 1 and Dec. 15 for bases within the continental United States. The overseas CFC campaign will be conducted for six consecutive weeks at a designated period between Oct. 1 and Dec. 15. Exact dates and campaign goals are established in each geographic area by the Local Federal Coordinating Committee and are available through installation CFC project officers. CFC was established in 1961 and is the largest workplace charity campaign in the country. This annual fall fundraising drive allows nearly 4 million federal employees and servicemembers to contribute to thousands of local and national nonprofit organizations. Last year, federal employees and servicemembers reached into their pockets to donate a record $257 million to CFC. Contributions can be in cash, check or by payroll deduction. On average, one in four federal employees or their family members will benefit from CFC charities this year, CFC officials said. Donors may designate which charity, or charities, receives their money by filling out a pledge card. For more information, Airmen can contact their local CFC project officer or visit the CFC Web site at www.opm.gov/cfc.